Job description
Make a Difference Every Day - Become a SEND Teaching Assistant (Primary, Wavertree)
Are you calm, caring and confident supporting children with complex medical needs?
A specialist primary SEND school in Wavertree is looking for compassionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to join their team, supporting pupils in EYFS, KS1 and KS2 who have significant learning, physical and medical needs.
This is an incredibly rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will help children feel safe, included and ready to learn while being part of a supportive, experienced school team.
What the role involves
Supporting children with complex medical needs in a primary classroom setting
Assisting with personal care, including toileting and changing
Helping pupils with mobility, positioning and physical support
Working alongside nurses, therapists and teachers to follow individual medical and care plans
Using communication strategies such as Makaton, PECS or BSL
Creating a calm, nurturing environment for children with sensory, physical and cognitive needs
Building trust, confidence and meaningful relationships with pupils and families
Who this role is perfect for
We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds, including:
Care assistants and support workers
Healthcare professionals, HCAs and student nurses
Nursery practitioners and early years staff
Health and social care graduates
People with personal experience of SEND
Anyone passionate about becoming a SEND Teaching Assistant and supporting children with profound and complex needs
Experience with hoists, feeding protocols, epilepsy, oxygen, suction or complex care routines is desirable, but full training can be provided.
What's on offer
Term-time only hours 0830-1530 Monday-Friday
Ongoing specialist training
A supportive and welcoming school team
Local Wavertree placement
£100 joining bonus after 10 shifts
£250 refer-a-friend scheme